Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J2

Let's look more in depth at the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 J2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and 1 J2 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Edition 60 was launched 2 years after the 1 J2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M Edition 60 scores against the 1 J2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 & Nikon 1 J2. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 features outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the 1 J2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and 1 J2 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and 1 J2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger M Edition 60 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.